NAME PROFILE
Nilah
A compound name derived from Mary, meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' and Jean, meaning 'God is gracious.' This name signifies a person who possesses a compassionate heart and a graceful, resilient spirit.
Key Stats
| Total births | 1,420 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2011 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1998 |
| Most recent | 2023 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | English, French, Hebrew |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 28%CA — 25%NC — 18%FL — 15%TX — 15%
Notable People
Maryjean Ballner (Author of Cat Massage Therapy) · Mary-Jean O'Doherty (Award-winning operatic soprano) · Maryjean Wall (Journalist and author of How Kentucky Became Southern) · Mary-Jean Caldwell (Scientific researcher in psychology) · Mary-Jean Richardson (Prominent landscape artist)
Nicknames & Diminutives
MJJeanieMary
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